Inequalities One Step

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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How do you solve the inequality 9 + n > 11?

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Subtract 9 from both sides: n > 2.

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How do you solve the inequality 3g > 12?

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Divide both sides by 3: g > 4.

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How do you solve the inequality b/2 < 7?

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Multiply both sides by 2: b < 14.

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How do you solve the inequality k/2 ≥ 8?

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Multiply both sides by 2: k ≥ 16.